With regret, our clients do not offer sponsorship. Location: Portchester Days & Hours: 8 hours per week. Can be one full day or two half days. Days can be flexible to meet David's needs. Pay: Weekdays : £15 per hour and Weekends and Bank Holiday Days: £16 per hour Driver required? Essential, you will be using your own car to transport David, will require business insurance and a mileage will be paid. Using Own Vehicle for work purposes? Yes, on duty and to attend trainings Essential: Supportingadults with acquired brain injury. Desirable: Experience working with adults with trauma, loss of vision and an interest in therapy Family Pets: 1 dog Interviews Week Commencing: As and when applications are received, these will be held via video Start Date: ASAP (subject to satisfactory employment checks) David is a caring man born in 1989 who has a brain injury which has affected his eyesight. He has no vision in his right eye and only limited tunnel vision in his left eye and is registered blind. He is aware that he can suffer from mood swings, but when he realises he is wrong he soon apologises and says sorry. Davidloves football and is a season ticket holder at Portsmouth, where he likes to go often. He really enjoys dog walking, fishing, going to museums and long car drives to visit various places. He works as a volunteer at Headway in Portsmouth and has a part-time job as a cleaner. David likes takeaway foods, especially Nando's! He doesnt always eat well, although he knows he needs to be careful as he is diabetic. David is proudly independent and lives on his own, however he enjoys the company of others and spending time with his Mum, Nan, and more recently his Dad. He is very proud of his pet dog, who means the world to him, and he enjoys taking her out for walks for which he requires support. He enjoys the company of his Buddy/Support Worker/s to help him get out and about and enjoy the activities he loves to do and to help him with some difficulty with his memory and organisational skills that require support. The role will also involve supporting David to maximise his independence in all activities of daily living. This is wonderful opportunity to join a supportive family and care team where you can make a real difference to Davids life by maximising his opportunities and promoting his independence wherever possible, a truly rewarding role for someone who is able to communicate effectively and an ability to work with patience, tact, understanding, warmth and compassion. Pay and Benefits: £15 per hour, Weekdays and £16 per hour, Weekends and Bank Holidays, Days Ongoing training & support provided 5.6 weeks annual leave pro rata Pension (subject to qualifying status) Free DBS check. In order to promote continuity of our high care standards, you will be offered: Induction, Relevant training opportunities (including The Care Certificate), Regular clinical supervision/review meetings, On-going support from a dedicated Case Manager and HR department Safeguarding ILS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our Clients within the activities we undertake, and ILS expects all our Clients employees and workers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or workers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This position will require: Proof of eligibility to work in the UK: Satisfactory references, including your last employer; An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. A conviction will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. ADZN1_UKTJ